The Pace Immigration Podcast

Deportation Concerns: Illegal Entry vs Overstay

Does the US distinguish between those who enter the country illegally vs. those who enter legally but overstay their visa? What if you are married to a US citizen, can you adjust your status while in the US and not have to leave the country? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/] has the answers. 0:00: Illegal entry vs. Overstay 2:45: Entered the country illegally but want to remain in the US, or come back to the US 3:45: Process for getting back to the United States 8:08: Virtual weddings? 9:19: Overstayed your visa 10:57: What if you're married to a US citizen? 11:23: The 180 day rule 12:25 Unlawful presence 14:38 Contact Michael Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pacelawfirm]. Contact our team [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/].

Does Divorce Affect My Green Card?

Does a divorce mean you might lose your marriage-based green card? Can border patrol question you about it and seize your green card? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/] has the answers. 0:00 Marriage-based green card - Must be a bona fide marriage - Can’t be for immigration purposes 0:51 I-130 petition - conditional green card and 10-year green card 2:02 What happens if you get divorced? - Can you lose your conditional green card? - What happens if they want to take your card? 03:40 Vindictive spouse - Accusation of sham marriage - penalties for marriage fraud 5:57 CBP takes tries to take your green card - Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily - Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pacelawfirm]. Contact our team [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/].

Top 5 Reasons Canadian Investors Should Look at the US EB-5 Visa

Vince Lalonde [https://pacelawfirm.com/people/vince-lalonde/] and Michael O'Rourke [https://pacelawfirm.com/people/michael-orourke/] from Pace Law Immigration outline the highlights of the EB-5 visa for Canadian investors who want to live in the United States. What is the EB-5 Visa? * Who is it for? * What does it cost? Life in the US: * lower taxes * cheaper housing * lifestyle options Investment: * flexible * plentiful options * safer (EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act) * possible returns on investment Green Card Advantages: * better than a tourist/work visa * no restriction on employment * eventual access to Medicare * no restrictions on ownership of property Green Card Advantages: * no required return to Canada * no requirement to maintain a Canadian company (in the case of L-1) * no ticking clock on visa expiry * no arbitrary refusals upon renewal Faster path to green card than employment or marriage-based routes, especially for Canadians. Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pacelawfirm]. Contact our team [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/].

Does Divorce Affect My Green Card?

Does a divorce mean you might lose your marriage-based green card? Can border patrol question you about it and seize your green card? Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke has answers here. 0:00: Marriage-based green card - Must be a bona fide marriage - Can’t be for immigration purposes 0:51:  I-130 petition - conditional green card and 10-year green card 2:02: What happens if you get divorced? - Can you lose your conditional green card? - What happens if they want to take your card? 03:40: Vindictive spouse - Accusation of sham marriage - penalties for marriage fraud 5:57: CBP takes tries to take your green card - Only a judge can take your permanent resident status away unless you give it up voluntarily - Do not sign anything at the border that gives up your green card https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/ Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pacelawfirm]. Contact our team [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/].

Rules for Bringing Your Dog to the USA

Immigration lawyer Michael O'Rourke breaks down the rules for bringing a dog to the USA. 00:49 As of August 1, 2024, all dogs entering the United States must: - appear healthy upon arrival - be at least six months of age - be microchipped (ISO-compatible) - be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt 02:00 Why Now? The rabies virus variant carried by dogs (dog rabies) was eliminated in the United States in 2007 and CDC wants to prevent the re-introduction of dog rabies into the United States. 02:23 Who does it apply to? - includes puppies, service animals, and dogs that left the United States and are returning - applies whether you are a US citizen, legal US resident, or foreign national - if you don’t follow CDC’s rules, your dog won’t be allowed to enter the United States - if denied entry, your dog will be sent back to the last country of departure at your expense 03:49 Geography Matters - if you are from a country that has a high risk of dog rabies, you will need different documentation to get your dog into the country and may need to quarantine your dog - if you are from a low risk country, you still need documentation, but the rules are less strict 04:30 How do I know what I need? - use DogBot - answer the applicable questions - bring the proper documents to the border with you - make sure you are entering at the airport, sea port or border crossing that is indicated on the CDC Dog Import receipt 08:42 Contact Michael O'Rourke https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/ Watch a video of this podcast on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pacelawfirm]. Contact our team [https://pacelawfirm.com/immigration/].